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Al Williamson remembered at Comics Reporter
The Comics Reporter has a great remembrance of the life and career of Al Williamson, who died June 12. Williamson’s art – from Flash Gordon to Star Wars to Secret Agent X-9 to a host of Marvel...
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Dark Horse to share first look at Turok, Son of Stone revamp at Comic-Con
Dark Horse Comics has announced it will share a first look at its new Turok, Son of Stone comic at its Friday panel at Comic-Con International in San Diego. The comic, set to ship in October, is...
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TNT, Dark Horse team up for Falling Skies
Dark Horse announced plans to team up with TNT to create a comic-book prequel to Noah Wyle’s new series “Falling Skies.” The comic will appear in a convention-exclusive print edition and a web...
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Felicia Day’s “The Guild” tops iTunes, returns on web, DVD, in comics
Felicia Day In just the latest sign that geeks rule the earth, Felicia Day has topped Katy Perry with the No. 1 best-selling pop music video on iTunes in the United States and United Kingdom. On Aug....
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Best graphic novels of 2010
Those looking for illustrated long-form fiction had much to choose from in 2010, with graphic novels from traditional book publishers and those from the comics field combining to make a wide selection....
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Terminator: Secondary Objectives #1 (1991) review
Terminator: Secondary Objectives #1 Terminator: Secondary Objectives #1 (July 1991 cover date) Written by James Robinson, art by Paul Gulacy. I guess 1991 was 20 years ago – this one seems kind of...
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Star Wars: Crimson Empire takes closer look at Emperor’s Royal Guard
Of the “Star Wars” comics not featuring the stars of the original trilogy, this is one I’d always heard good reviews about. Now that I’ve read it, I’ll concur: “Crimson Empire” is a very enjoyable...
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2,011 in 2011 comic-book challenge: Week 7
Another slow week, but I knocked out another 20 issues in the 2,011 in 2011 comic-book challenge. With 86.5 percent of comics left to read, and 86.5 percent of the year remaining, I’m exactly on...
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Robocop statue discussion inspires reading of “Prime Suspect”
With the recent discussion of a possible RoboCop statue in Detroit being in the news, I was inspired to dig out the 1992 series “RoboCop: Prime Suspect” from Dark Horse Comics. “Prime Suspect” was a...
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Predator Omnibus brings alien hunters to New York, Siberia
The Mark Verheiden-written “Predator” comics trilogy is reprinted in the first “Predator Omnibus” from Dark Horse, along with some other early “Predator” comics from the publisher. “Concrete Jungle” –...
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Axe Cop is action-packed hilarity; plus more comic book reviews
Some quick looks at comic-books read recently: Axe Cop: Bad Guy Earth #1 You absolutely need to buy this one. Written by a six-year-old and drawn by his 30 year old brother, “Axe Cop” features,...
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Chris Hemsworth excited for Avengers; new Green Lantern trailer; Free Comic...
CHRIS HEMSWORTH STARS IN THOR, READIES FOR THE AVENGERS “Thor” star Chris Hemsworth talks getting ready for the Avengers and a possible Thor sequel. Chris Hemsworth (AP) “I had such an amazing time …...
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Conan the Barbarian has long past in pulps, comics
On the hot plains of Texas, in the wildcatting town of Cross Plains, a barbarian was born who has now lived in our imaginations for nearly 80 years. Robert E. Howard, the author and creator of...
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Hellboy’s allies’ stories told in “B.P.R.D.”
The early tales of the B.P.R.D. (following their appearances in “Hellboy” comics) are collected in a hardcover edition from Dark Horse. The Bureau of Paranormal Research and Development investigates...
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Happy birthday, Bernie Wrightson!
According to the Comics Reporter, it’s the 63rd birthday of popular horror artist Bernie Wrightson. He’s known as the co-creator of “Swamp Thing” and for his work on comic book titles from “House of...
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Kindle Fire demo; Avengers poster; Conan giveaway and Roy Thomas interview
Matt and Kyle take a look at the Kindle Fire’s options for comics; the Avengers release new posters; and Roy Thomas talks about Conan the Barbarian in this week’s comics podcast. FIRE AWAY The Kindle...
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Roy Thomas reflects on “Conan”
"Conan the Barbarian" No. 1, written by Roy Thomas, from Marvel Comics Missouri-born comic book writer and editor Roy Thomas broke into comics in the mid-1960s, and went on to write some of the comic...
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Star Wars Legacy, Archie among reading for comic-book challenge
Catching up on a few more comics read recently as I’m trying to reach 2,011 comics read in 2011. Archie #30 (1948): If Betty can sew a patch onto Archie’s pants, she can take him to the dance. Did...
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Baron and Rude’s Nexus to return in Dark Horse Presents
Good news for “Nexus” fans — the sci-fi epic will return in the pages of the anthology series “Dark Horse Presents,” as announced in Steve Rude’s e-newsletter: Baron and Rude are re-uniting for a new...
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Dark Horse’s Mike Richardson to keynote ComicsPRO meeting
Mike Richardson of Dark Horse. The sixth annual ComicsPRO Annual Membership Meeting is set for next week in Dallas, as comic-book specialty retailers from across the country congregate to meet with...
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Dark Horse’s Mike Richardson ComicsPRO keynote: change is constant
Mike Richardson of Dark Horse. DALLAS — Dark Horse president and publisher Mike Richardson gave the keynote address at the ComicsPRO Annual Members Meeting this morning, speaking to the history and...
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Comics retailers at ComicsPRO say they want stability, creativity
Dark Horse president and publisher Mike Richardson, left, meets with retailers Jason Grazulis and Gary Dills at the ComicsPRO Annual Members Meeting. Photo by Annette Price, for The Oklahoman DALLAS —...
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Report: Sin City sequel movie, A Dame To Kill For, is happening
According to a report in Deadline, the “Sin City” movie sequel, “A Dame to Kill For,” is a go. Filmmakers Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller will return along with producer Alexander Rodnyansky. The...
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‘The Walking Dead Magazine’ among spooky October releases
Other seasonal releases include ‘Halloween Eve,’ ‘Ghost’ During the month of October, ghosts, goblins and zombies haunt the shelves of comic shops. The following are a few Halloween comics and...
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Iron Man 3 trailer; Clark Kent quits; The Walking Dead magazine on Michonne
In this week’s Planet 46 comics show, Matt Price and Kyle Roberts discuss the Iron Man 3 trailer, Clark Kent quiting, and The Walking Dead’s new magazine. TOPIC 1: Iron Man 3 trailer The first trailer...
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Warlock and the Infinity Watch got own title in December 1991
The success of the “Infinity Gauntlet” miniseries led to the hero Adam Warlock getting his own title (with a team of cosmic adventurers by his side) in “Warlock and the Infinity Watch” #1 in December...
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CBR report: Brain Boy to return
According to Comic Book Resources, the 1960s character Brain Boy will return in a new series from Dark Horse to be written by Fred Van Lente. Freddie Williams II provided the art at CBR. Brain Boy...
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Paul Giamatti in Amazing Spider-Man 2; Eva Green in Sin City: A Dame to Kill...
Matt Price and Kyle Roberts talk about Paul Giamatti being in talks to play Rhino in Amazing Spider-Man 2; more on Sin City: A Dame to Kill For; and 3 more X-Men sign on to Singer’s Days of Future...
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Josh Brolin as Dwight in ‘Sin City: A Dame to Kill For’
Revealed on Robert Rodriguez’ Twitter feed is the first look as Josh Brolin as Dwight in “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller. According to Spinoff Online, the new...
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Exclusive ComicsPRO covers from annual membership meeting
ComicsPRO Annual Membership Meeting attendees received 10 variant covers from publishers. Publishers create ComicsPRO variant covers for retailers who attend the meeting. Comics include ComicsPRO...
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